New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Brian D. Burns
Suffolk University Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1992, registered office in Cooperstown, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1992
- Admitted
- 34
- Years in bar
- 2459394
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 34 years on the register since a 1992 admission, Brian D. Burns ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 34 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Suffolk University Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2459394 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Brian D. Burns, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Nys Supreme Court, located in Cooperstown, NY (Otsego County), ZIP 13326. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY LAW (24 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 34 years on the register, Brian D. Burns still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Brian D. Burns's 34 years since admission in 1992. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
34 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
34 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Suffolk University Law's active-bar rate
Of Suffolk University Law's 24 alumni in the New York register, 58.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Suffolk University Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1992 admission class today
Of the 6,497 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1992, 60.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2459394
- Year Admitted
- 1992 (34 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Nys Supreme Court
- City
- Cooperstown, NY
- County
- Otsego
- ZIP Code
- 13326
- Phone
- (607) 322-3170
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Brian D. Burns's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.
Full statewide breakdown & source note
Source: NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registrations. Status counts reflect the latest reporting cycle. Bar status confirms registration only; it does not imply competence, specialty fit, or freedom from complaints.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Brian Burns licensed?
Brian Burns is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Brian D. Burns admitted to the bar?
Brian D. Burns's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1992.
Where did Brian D. Burns go to law school?
Brian D. Burns attended SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY LAW.
What company does Brian D. Burns work for?
Brian D. Burns is associated with Nys Supreme Court in Cooperstown, NY.
Is Brian D. Burns in good standing?
Yes, Brian D. Burns holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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